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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.21, 1,485.32 and 557.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.21, 1,485.32 and 557.13 is: 835.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.21 : 1,485.32 = 557.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.21/1,485.32 = 557.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.21x = 1,485.32 × 557.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.21x = 827,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,513.55/990.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.70

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